Attack on Vessel, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 2 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-01 16:45:00 CW Alert 004- (Mar 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO/CLOSED
The UKMTO has reported a projectile has landed near a vessel approximately 35nm west of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Exact location not specified). Reports state that an unknown projectile has exploded in very close proximity to a vessel, and that all crew are safe and well. Authorities are continuing to investigate. Clearwater has also been able to confirm that the vessel involved in a Liberia-flagged oil tanker.
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